Cornwall’s 2024 Bucket List

Indulge in an exquisite six-course tasting menu at The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth. Taking place throughout the year, Head Chef Bobby will be curating a collection of dishes that encapsulates the true taste of Cornwall, taking you on a journey that highlights tradition, new cooking techniques, flavour fusions, and most importantly, champions local produce. For passionate foodies, this is not one to miss. Make sure to keep an eye out across The Greenbank Facebook page for news on upcoming events.

At the end of April, under the iconic clock tower and harbour, expect the salt-washed streets of Porthleven to be a hive of hungry visitors. Porthleven Food Festival is set to be one of the most popular events in Cornwall in 2024. Discover an endless sea of food and drink stalls, from lobster rolls, freshly shucked oysters, and hot mac n cheese, to moreish brownies, chocolate-dipped churros, jars of Cornish chilli sauce, and locally brewed beers.

📷 : Porthleven Food Festival

It’s the return of the most rambunctious festival in Cornwall. A whimsical line-up awaits, from live music, mirror balls hanging from trees, a secret gin garden, silent disco under the stars, circus performances, and more! Located on the impressive grounds of Scorrier House, expect the unexpected at this family friendly festival.

📷 : Great Estate Festival

One of the hotly anticipated events in Cornwall in 2024 is the annual International Sea Shanty Festival. During this weekend in June, the seaside town of Falmouth comes alive with the familiar sound of shanties, performed at a variety of local pubs, restaurants, and venues. Be sure to visit The Working Boat, perched right on the harbour, for their line-up of events throughout the weekend.

Head to the world-renowned biomes at The Eden Project this summer for a line-up of musicians, playing the most unique stage in all of Cornwall. 2024’s Eden Sessions line-up includes JLS, Tom Grennan, and Fatboy Slim, with more names set to be announced soon.

📷 : Eden Project

Every year, Boardmasters gets bigger and better. With surfing at its roots, the festival is appropriately held on the cliffs of Watergate Bay, overlooking the beach and waves. This year’s line up has some incredible names, with Stormzy and Chase & Status announced as headliners, with more names to follow soon!

📷 : Boardmasters

2024 marks 40 years since we first opened The Alverton’s old oak doors to welcome in guests from near and far for a relaxing stay at our oasis on the hill. This September, you’re all invited to join us in celebrating our hotel’s milestone anniversary weekend, either at The Ruby Ball or by opting for The Ruby afternoon tea. On Saturday 7th September, the crown jewel of our hotel – The Great Hall – will be dressed to impress for our dazzling Ruby Ball. Tickets are £75 per person and include your entry to The Great Hall, arrival cocktail, strawberries and chocolate fountain, four-course dinner, and live music from our band until late.

If you’re unable to attend our grand dinner party in Cornwall, but still want to celebrate with us, we’ll be serving our Alverton afternoon tea with a Ruby twist – exclusively throughout September.

Join us on 19th – 20th October for a spell-binding weekend of wizardry. The nineteenth century stone walls, ancient trees, and winding hallways of our historic hotel have always held great mysteries. Soak up the magic of it all, as we sweep you away into a world of wizards and wands, at one of the most bewitching immersive events in Cornwall. You are cordially invited to The Wizardry Ball on Saturday 19th October, the most highly anticipated event in the wizarding calendar. Tickets are £75 per person, including a themed cocktail, dinner, owl meet and greet, and entertainment all evening.

On Sunday 20th October, join us in The Great Hall for the wizard’s afternoon tea. A magnificently magical twist on our signature sweets, scones, and savouries. The wizard’s afternoon tea starts at 1pm in The Great Hall. Priced at £30 for adults, or £15 for children under 16.